UNT-LIRG: A Research and Education Leader in Location Intelligence

We're a community of UNT researchers, alumni, and students who use geographic tools and concepts to build our capabilities to provide practical insights and analysis of use to businesses, governments, and non-profit organizations.
  • Our research record shows the scope and application of our location-based investigations.
  • Our educational offerings provide a path for interested students to learn & join our community.

Our focus is on building a place where research leaders solve real-world, location-based problems, creating a dynamic learning environment to educate and mentor the next generation of location intelligence professionals.

Come join us in changing the world through the power of location intelligence.

Research and Teaching that Addresses Diverse Societal Issues

Our scholarship addresses a series of diverse thematic areas where the interface between human problems and geographic space is significant. The video case studies below, from our industry partner Esri, indicate some of the issues areas that we work within.
Walgreens: Retail and Healthcare Case
CoServ: Electrical Utility
California OES: Disaster Response
Pinellas County: Local Government

Summary

Location Intelligence Areas of Pursuit

Research Publications

We disseminate the results of our location intelligence research in peer-reviewed venues. Click here for a sampling of our journal publications.
Conference Leadership

We present in key conference venues covering applied geography, business geography, and complementary fields. Click here for a sampling of our recent presentations.
Learning Opportunities

We offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. Click here for a summary of the educational opportunities we provide.
Professional Practice

We practice what we teach and research. Click here for a listing of UNT Geography graduates who are active in location intelligence professional practice.